This weekend in your community: Sip an Alcove premium margarita while dancing to a live rock band on Friday night, eat a hot dog at Dell Diamond while cheering on the teams playing in The Karbach Round Rock Classic on Saturday, then finish off the weekend sketching Downtown Hutto and seeing a play at Sam Bass Community Theatre on Sunday. All of the necessary details for these events plus seven more exciting happenings your area this weekend are listed below.

Feb. 25: Attend a rock ’n’ roll dance party

Hit & Run, an Austin-based band that performs classic rock, disco and pop music, will take the patio stage at The Alcove Cantina in downtown Round Rock on Friday night. Enjoy a night of live music on the dance floor with a cold beer or margarita in hand. 8-11:55 p.m. Free (admission). 119 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-770-6745. www.alcovecantina.com

Feb. 26: See if you have items of value

Homewood Suites by Hilton is playing host to the Round Rock Roadshow, where attendees can consult with specialists about the value of their items of gold, silver or other collectibles. Items for analysis may include coins, jewelry, watches and antiques. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Homewood Suites by Hilton, 2201 S. Mays St., Round Rock. www.premiergoldsilverandcoin.com

Feb: 26: Buy local goods at a year-round farmers market

Farmers market season is never over in Round Rock. This farmers market is every Saturday year-round. Support local farmers and vendors while shopping from the freshest produce and baked goods available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). 201 University Oaks Blvd., Round Rock. 956-286-7775. www.facebook.com/farmergeorge.market

Feb. 26: Run in the Idea 5K

This Saturday, Idea Public Schools in the Austin area are joining together to host its annual 5K run/walk and healthy living expo. In addition to the 5K, a vaccine clinic will be set up with free COVID-19 vaccines for those age 5 and up, as well as flu vaccines for all ages. 8 a.m. $20 per runner. 1901 E. Wells Branch Parkway, Pflugerville. https://ideapublicschools.org/5k/

Feb. 27: Sketch downtown Hutto

Urban Sketchers Austin is a local group that meets regularly to sketch different areas of the Austin metropolitan area. This Sunday, the muse of the art will be Hutto’s charming downtown area. Bring your favorite supplies and wander around to find inspiration for this sketchpad masterpiece. 1 p.m. Free. 110 East St., Hutto. www.facebook.com/groups/1079812898761611

Feb. 25-27: Watch some off-season baseball

The Karbach Round Rock Classic brings four of the country’s top NCAA Division I teams to compete over three days in a round robin format. Game times vary and can be found online. Opening day for The Round Rock Express at Dell Diamond is set for April 5. $16-$73. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-255-2255. www.roundrockclassic.net

Feb. 25-27: See work from acclaimed Texas artists

The Pflugerville Arts Council is putting on a multiartist exhibit at the Pflugerville Library from Feb. 19 through March 11. Featured artists include Rhea Pettit, Tim Woolsley, Akirash, Steve Gore, Joey Shaw, Hailey Gearo and Jeff Keith.

Times vary. Free (admission). Pflugerville Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. 512-990-6375. www.library.pflugervilletx.gov

Feb. 27: See a play at Sam Bass Community Theatre

Sam Bass Community Theatre is presenting “Dear Brutus” Sunday afternoon. Its website describes the show as “a bizarre and puckish host has invited a group of strangers to his country estate on a midsummer’s eve.”

2:00 p.m. $10-$15. 600 N. Lee St., Round Rock. www.sambasstheatre.org/


Feb. 25-27: See live music at Urban Eat.Drink

The West Main Street District in Round Rock is home to Urban Eat.Drink, a locally-owned restaurant that patrons love for its delicious cocktails, spacious outdoor patio and live music lineups during weekend brunch and dinner. Performance times vary and can be found here. Free (admission). 110 S. Harris St., Round Rock. www.urbaneatdrink.com


Feb. 25-27: Visit the Black History Month exhibit at the library

The Round Rock Public Library’s monthlong exhibit is a collection of photos by Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell highlighting “the contributions of many African American families to the growth and success of Round Rock.” This year’s theme, “Black Family: Faith, Hope and Love, the Backbone of Strength and Survival”, was selected by the Round Rock Black History Organization. 9 a.m.-6.p.m. (Mon.-Sat.), 1-6 p.m. (Sun.). Free (admission). Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-218-7001. www.roundrocktexas.gov/news/celebrate-black-history-month-at-the-library/

Looking for something else to fill your weekend itinerary? More things to do include eating a meal at a local barbecue, burger or weekend brunch joint; drinking cocktails during happy hour; hanging out with friends at a local sports bar; trying a new volunteering opportunity; pampering your pets using our noncomprehensive guide to pet-based businesses; or going to a newly opened retail store, beauty studio or restaurant in your area.